Greater Seattle Aquarium Society[Meetings] [Newsletter] [Contests] [Membership] [Contact Us] [Other Clubs] [Photo Gallery] [Article Archive] The Greater Seattle Aquarium Society is a non profit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Washington. The primary purposes of the society are to promote interest in the aquarium hobby, and to provide a forum for the exchange of information among aquarium hobbyists. |
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| Paul Wallace, GSAS president, writes: "Thanks to the efforts of Susan, our club is now exceptionally well stocked with low cost, black, planted tank substrate. The surplus has now been moved to my garage and I am very interested in sharing this bounty with the GSAS members. A 50 lb bag (3-4" deep on a 75 gal tank) can be had for $25 and partial bags for ~$.50 per pound if you bring a bucket (krispy creams sells buckets with lids for $1 each). Please let me know if you are interested and a pick up will be arranged." |
| Thanks to all who attended or donated to our auction this month! Full list of sponsors is pending... |
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MeetingsGSAS usually meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, at Seattle Pacific University in North Queen Anne. Directions to SPU can be found here. We meet in Weter Hall (which is #28 on this map). It may be easier to use Google for directions; here is the exact location of the building. The nearby large parking lot has several 'guest' spaces we are allowed to use.We break for the summer months of July and August and hold no formal meetings. However, we do arrange a picnic during this time period. Over the course of a year, meetings will cover a wide variety of topics appealing to both the beginning and advanced aquarist. Meetings are usually focused around a guest speaker who is either a local or nationally known expert and range from discussions about koi ponds, to explanations of the cutting edge of marine aquaria technology, to tips on fish breeding and raising your own live food without annoying your neighbors. The months of February and April are especially important for the GSAS because this is when we hold our plant and general auctions respectively. These auctions are a major source of income financing our philanthropy and general funds. They're also a great opportunity to find unusual livestock and dry-goods, and generally have a hectically good time. |
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2007-2008 Meeting Schedule |
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Newsletter/MagazineGSAS also publishes its bulletin, Northwest Aquaria during our active months. This publication (in color if you opt to receive the PDF version!) contains the latest meeting info, tons of photos of the latest events, plus informative articles written by society members.We offer to our members a comprehensive archive of the 35+ years of GSAS history, including most issues of Northwest Aquaria, and our newsletters. All articles are listed in an index, cross-referenced with an author index. This CD-ROM runs on virtually any computer, and it's only $10 to members. Ask for a copy at one of our meetings, click on "Add to Cart" button to the right, or e-mail us. In addition, we also have a small collection of original articles from selected past magazines (1995-2000) for your online viewing pleasure. |
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Contests and Award ProgramsIf you breed fish or raise plants, look into our Breeders Award Program (BAP) and Horticulture Award Program (HAP). In these programs you accumulate points for breeding fish or propagating plants The more difficult the species is to breed, the more points are awarded.We also feature a number of small contests throughout the year (some years we run some, some years we run others):
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ServiceBelieve it or not, GSAS is also historically a service organization, and we periodically try to remember this. Our meetings, including the ones with national speakers, are free to the public. Occasionally the club is called upon to help find homes for fish that have grown too big for their owners' home or are no longer wanted. From time to time the club funds and helps set up a tank for a hospital or school. In the past few years, we have been very active on this front, having put together no less than four tanks in a 5-year period! |
MembershipYou can now join or renew through PayPal; just click on one of the buttons to the right. If you prefer to renew by mail, print out the membership form, and mail it in! Membership includes the monthly newsletter delivered by mail or e-mail, entry into the contests, the free ``Fish of the Month'' at the meetings, and discounts at many local retailers. (You do not have to be a member to attend meetings or auctions, they are always free to anyone.) |
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SponsorsGSAS receives generous support from both local stores, wholesalers and national manufacturers, in the form of donations to our auctions, financial assistance to some of our speakers, promotion for our meetings and the club in general, and even by providing merchandise discounts to GSAS members. Here is a list of local fish stores that offer 5-20 percent discounts to GSAS members (show your membership card). |
NewsletterSteev Ward - steevward@earthlink.net |
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There are many aquarium societies throughout the US and the rest of the world. Here are some within driving distance of Seattle, listed in order of familiarity:
page last updated Monday, April 21 2008